WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: Two Subjects
For “Two Subjects” I’m submitting Two Photos! Ain’t nothing more fun than eating on the grassy lawn at the In-n-Out Burger right by LAX and watching the planes land! Breakfast with one of my furry nieces!
NO TRASH TUESDAY
“By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond winning.” –Lao Tzu After placing my mouth over the corner of the sandwich bag, closing my lips gently, inhaling deeply and removing the air from my daughter’s lunch,…
Naturally, Kids!
Rather than a new post tonight – I’m introducing a new page! Inspired by Spencer the Caterpillar, our nature-loving neighbors, the desire to get back to nature, and the memories of an unplugged, fancy-free childhood, comes: Naturally, Kids! If you have any ideas to add to the list, or favorite adventures to share, I’d love…
GRATITUDE SUNDAY – CATCH UP!
Whenever I get days off from work, I take care of neglected things – and as you’ve seen, blogging made the list longer. With me having three days off before rolling into the kids’ Spring Break, I couldn’t wait to get caught up. KIDS’ SCHOOL I immediately signed up to fulfill my parental duty working…
OUR HAIRY HOUSEGUEST AND HIS FAMOUS FRIENDS
We have a house guest! He’s got thick black hair and loves to eat… No, it’s not Elvis, it’s SPENCER! He’s our neighbors’ caterpillar! Caterpillars don’t really like to travel in cars at speeds up to 65 mph and although they won’t tell you, they get a little carsick. The family thought it best if…
TITANIC OBSESSION
Call me weird, old, whatever, but I saw Titanic 3-D BEFORE The Hunger Games. My obsession started well before I met Rose DeWitt Bukater and Jack Dawson. The hunger for Titanic was insatiable! The fever started in fourth grade, as I dutifully worked through the SRA box. I found the tragic story of the Titanic…
WE BARELY MADE IT OUT ALIVE: OPERATION S.M.I.L.E.
Your precarious mission: Retrieve from a local store (in under 15 minutes): S. – SANDWICH BAGS: Holds survival snacks M. – MOISTURIZER: Best youthful disguise I. – ICE CREAM: Your civilian “purpose” for trip L. – LIPGLOSS: Mesmerizing barely-there color with specific shimmer distracts others E. – EFFICIENCY: It’s a streamline grab-n-dash operation Should any…
GRATITUDE SUNDAYS: DO OVERS
Everyone’s said “If I knew then what I know now…” While one can’t “refresh” life’s events, life often presents second chances! So, again, I seized the silent moment – between the finish line of the weekend, and the starting line for the next one – to reflect on the gifts thrown in my path. TOP…
PARENTAL ADVISORY: EXPLICIT TOMFOOLERY!
This blog posting is Restricted: Under 17 without accompanying parent or adult guardian. Unplug from your fantastic games and pay close attention. You have the rare opportunity of April Fool’s Day falling on a weekend which means a whole day of pranks without the interruption of school! This posting contains an arsenal of tried and…
YOU WANT ME TO WHAT?
The Mega Lottery jackpot hit $500 million! The community buzzes with anticipation for Friday night’s draw and the endless possibilities! My son drafted a plan for our winnings – he assures me he’s a big money financial whiz. Everywhere I go, people cannot stop talking about their hopes and plans. LOTTERY STRATEGY: 1) Picking numbers…
IT’S YOUR DAY!
Did you know that March 26th was Make Up Your Own Holiday Day?! Hallmark didn’t warn me! What a spectacular opportunity to name and define a best day ever! My daughter immediately wanted to do “Free Day!” Perhaps this is her way of saying that she really needs an allowance. The first thing she’d stock…
UP ALL NIGHT, STAYING UP ALL NIGHT!
While putting my kids to sleep my son asked how long it takes me to write my nightly blog. On average, 2 hours – when I know my topic ahead of time. When my mind draws blanks, I “research.” My son emerged 2 hours later announcing he couldn’t sleep but was I finished my blog?…